Description
Juicy chicken coated in a sweet and smoky honey paprika glaze, baked until tender and caramelized to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or skillet.
- Place the chicken in the dish and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Bake for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper caramelization.
- Drizzle extra honey before serving for added gloss and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg